The way I celebrated the first anniversary of Daddy’s passing was by fulfilling a promise I made some years ago to my mom. Before the blessings of my hard work came to reality, I told my mom that one day, I was going to help her relive her childhood. Let me tell you a little […]
Month: June 2015
Why Dog Owners Have An Advantage
Have you ever considered how walking a dog could benefit your health? Walking your pup each day is not only a great way to fulfill Fido’s physical and mental health needs, but it’s also beneficial to your own well-being. Studies have shown that walking a dog each day can improve fitness levels, lower stress and […]
Training VS. Balance: What’s The Difference?
Excerpted from Cesar’s Rules There is so much confusion about dog training out there—what works, what doesn’t, what’s best, what does it even mean? And for me, training is about conditioning. What I do is not “training” in the traditional sense, as what I care most about is “balance.” That means fulfilling the instinctual needs […]
What Do Your Roots Mean?
I visited my family in Mexico a couple of weeks ago. Every time I go “home” I connect with my roots. When I think about what it’s like to be there, I remember the relaxation and the feeling of connectedness, something that I felt Americans were lacking when I first came to this country. Now, […]
Live In The Moment
Life brings challenges, but I don’t look at any obstacle thrown my way as negative. I see it as an opportunity for growth, to learn, and see how perseverant you actually are. I look to the many dogs I’ve met in my life for inspiration during these times. In my work with rescues and dogs […]
Animal, Species, Breed, Name
My friends from the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico paid us a visit at the Cesar Millan offices in Los Angeles. They had just returned from Alaska, where they rescued a wolf from a terrible situation. It was an honor and a privilege to meet this wolf and made me think about how […]
Why Working With Dogs Is Like Dancing
Something that not many people know about me is that I love to dance. I danced through my adolescent and young adult years. Not a weekend went by that I didn’t dance! My dad would dance, my brother, our whole family – that was our way of having fun. We didn’t have amusement parks nearby […]
Dog Sports: Keeping Your Dog Young And Active
Sport is often related to youth. Athletes and people who exercise look and feel better. It’s like the Fountain of Youth with its restorative powers. Now is always the best time to get out and enjoy athletic activities with your dog. You know I love to rollerblade with my pack. And when I’m working with […]
Puppy Love: Do Dogs Have Emotions?
There’s no doubt in my mind that dogs have emotions. They feel joy after a job well done. They feel sad when a pack member passes away. And they feel love for their family members – their pack. Dog Emotions Are Different However, it’s important to remember that those emotions are different from our own. […]
Cesar Millan On The Magic Of Fostering A Dog
By Cesar Millan Being fostered is a wonderful opportunity for a dog to prepare for his forever home. He will have more one-on-one time with humans, and he can experience more of the world around him instead of being limited to the confines of a shelter. It can significantly increase his chances of fitting in […]